Elbow pain
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Shreenidhi KulkarniMS, OrthopaedicsView full profile onLinkedInKnown causesSpecialists to consultRelated conditionsSelf-treatment: Self- care steps that may be helpful in some less- serious cases:Protect- Keep the area from getting further injury and avoid pressure on the areaRest- Avoid the activity that caused your injuryIce- Place an ice pack on the sore area for 15 to 20 minutes three times a dayCompression- Use a compression bandage to reduce swellingElevation- Keep your arm elevated to help reduce swellingTaking over the counter pain medicationSee a doctor if you notice: Pain & swelling do not improve with home remedies or simple pain killersTingling, numbness or weakness in the arm or little fingerPain occurs even when arm is not in useSee a doctor immediately if you notice:Severe pain that stops movement of the arm, swelling, fever, heat and rednessObvious deformity with pain and swellingProtruding boneFor informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Protect- Keep the area from getting further injury and avoid pressure on the area Rest- Avoid the activity that caused your injury Ice- Place an ice pack on the sore area for 15 to 20 minutes three times a day Compression- Use a compression bandage to reduce swelling Elevation- Keep your arm elevated to help reduce swelling Taking over the counter pain medication Pain & swelling do not improve with home remedies or simple pain killers Tingling, numbness or weakness in the arm or little finger Pain occurs even when arm is not in use Severe pain that stops movement of the arm, swelling, fever, heat and redness Obvious deformity with pain and swelling Protruding bone
Protect- Keep the area from getting further injury and avoid pressure on the area
Rest- Avoid the activity that caused your injury
Ice- Place an ice pack on the sore area for 15 to 20 minutes three times a day
Compression- Use a compression bandage to reduce swelling
Elevation- Keep your arm elevated to help reduce swelling
Taking over the counter pain medication
Pain & swelling do not improve with home remedies or simple pain killers
Tingling, numbness or weakness in the arm or little finger
Pain occurs even when arm is not in use
Severe pain that stops movement of the arm, swelling, fever, heat and redness
Obvious deformity with pain and swelling
Protruding bone
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